Abstract: Apparatus and methods are utilized to form turbulators. The apparatus includes a first mechanism for accepting a ribbon of material along an axis, a second mechanism for rotating an end of the ribbon of material, and a third mechanism for moving the second mechanism substantially parallel to the axis. The third mechanism is configured to operate independently from the operation of the second mechanism.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2003
Date of Patent:
September 26, 2006
Assignee:
Alco Industries
Inventors:
David King, John Deibert, Gerald Ziolkowski, Jeffrey G. Cotter
Abstract: A rotomolded hydraulic reservoir includes a plastic container body defining a container cavity for receiving hydraulic fluid and forming a filter cavity in fluid communication with the container cavity. One or more fluid return lines extend to a depth below the normal fluid level in the container cavity, with the filter cavity forming one of the return lines.
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